Adele A. Read

1929 - 2017

Adele A. Read obituary, 1929-2017, Houston, TX

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Earthman Hunters Creek Funeral Home

8303 Katy Fwy

Houston, Texas

Adele Read Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 20, 2017.

ADELE ALCORN READ, age 88, born in Carlsbad New Mexico, January 26, 1929, died in Houston, Texas, June 15, 2017. Predeceased by husband William Kyle Read Jr. Survived by daughter Jane R. Sihvonen and Douglas K. Sihvonen; son William K. Read III, son Thomas A. Read and wife Adriana G. Read; grandchildren Keith Sihvonen and wife Sheena Sihvonen, Jessica Ellison and husband Will Ellison, Christina Read, William Read, sister Kathryn Duffie, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Young Audiences of Houston, 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 230, Houston, TX 77027 or the charity of your choice.

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July 13, 2017

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

July 5, 2017

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10.

July 4, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12

July 4, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12

June 22, 2017

Marion Burton and Mickey Schwab

Our condolences to the Read Family in the loss of such a dear lady. Mrs. Read was kind and sweet and we know she will be greatly missed by all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Earthman Hunters Creek Funeral Home

8303 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

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2:00 p.m.

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.

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8303 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

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